Animal prints represent a notoriously divisive style aesthetic; some appreciate their ability to jazz up an otherwise-tired outfit, while others aren’t into it. But if 2018’s style landscape can teach us anything, it’s that the enthusiasm for leopard, zebra, and other wild prints isn’t fading any time soon.
Stylist Patty Soltis of STYLEdge in Tampa, Florida calls animal prints “forever trends” that can withstand the test of time. “There are many trends that are ‘forever trends’. One of them is animal prints, [and] these come from a variety of animals, from leopard to giraffe to zebra to cattle. Based on how the print is made, they can be scaled [to fit] any item of attire, from clothing to accessories to shoes to handbags. Add them into your wardrobe and mix and match them with a pop of color to be forever current,” Soltis told INSIDER.
Nashville-based fashion director Jordan Soderholm of ethical lifestyle brand ABLE agrees with the tremendous potential of animal prints, especially her personal favorite, leopard print. “Leopard print is all over our Instagram feeds, with women [layering] leopard on more leopard or mixing it with [other] patterns and prints. My mantra is that leopard is neutral if you’ve got the right muted print, and you shouldn’t be afraid to mix leopard with bold colors to really make a statement. An easy way to try this trend is with your shoes because your footwear can provide that little something extra to elevate your look without being the focal point of an outfit,” Soderholm advised.
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